Amarillo lawyer edits oil, gas law guide

Amarillo lawyer George A. Snell III has co-edited “Oil & Gas Law,” books that provide nationwide comparison of laws on leasing, exploration and production of oil and gas.

The books focuse on key areas of oil and gas law affecting landmen and attorneys acquiring leases, reviewing titles and making decisions affecting oil and gas prospects.

Leading oil and gas attorneys in multiple states contributed articles for the two volumes. One indexes the articles by topic and the other by state.

Snell co-edited the books with Richard A. Rosprim, a certified professional landman. The books are published by and available from the Fort Worth-based American Association of Professional Landmen, www.landman.org.

Snell recently joined Steptoe & Johnson, based in Houston. His practice focuses on energy law, particularly oil and gas title operations.

Before joining Steptoe & Johnson, Snell maintained a private practice in Amarillo since 1972. He turned his focus to title opinions in the late 1970s.

He is a nationally recognized author and speaker whose industry knowledge is sought by the landmen association and other organizations, such as the National Association of Division Order Analysts.

Snell obtained his bachelor’s degree and his juris doctorate from Baylor University. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas Title Standards Joint Editorial Board.